MINT SWIRL BARS RECIPE

Mint Swirl Bars Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted
1/2 teaspoon peppermint
2 to 3 drops green or red food coloring, optional
GLAZE:
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Transfer half of the batter to another bowl; stir in nuts and chocolate. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
Stir peppermint extract and food coloring if desired into remaining batter. Spoon over chocolate layer; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve glaze consistency. Pour over brownies and spread evenly. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.